Research at UFZ

Interdisciplinary research is very important at the Helmholtz Centre for Environmental Research (UFZ). The natural, engineering and social sciences are combined in six research units to investigate the complex interactions between humans and the environment.
We want to enable you to conduct excellent research and provide you with the ideal technical infrastructure. You also benefit from an international environment and good networking.

Are you a scientist looking for a new challenge? 

Or are you about to finish your masters thesis and are interested in a doctorate? 

Then have a look at our job offers! The UFZ offers a variety of exciting opportunities to start or advance your scientific career and to help develop solutions for major societal challenges.

PostDocs & Scientists

The personal skills and commitment of all employees form the basis for outstanding research and research results. We are motivated by environmental, resource and climate protection, as these form the basis for our social development.
We are therefore always looking for experienced professionals who want to obtain further qualifications in science. We offer diverse and responsible positions in various research units for this purpose.
Join us at UFZ to work together on future-oriented projects and to advance environmental research with new ideas!

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Career Center for Postdocs

The Career Center is the central contact point for postdocs and offers you a comprehensive range of services for individual career development. For example, these include training courses, events, career development discussions and a mentoring program.

Career Center

Research units and departments

The UFZ conducts research on the terrestrial environment in six research units. The individual subject areas are organized in an integrated structure to better understand the complex interactions between humans and nature. They provide practical knowledge in cooperation with business, policymakers and society.

Research units/ Departments

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